Fan coil units in Braintree
Clear prices and written reports for fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Braintree.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Braintree?
Guide price in Braintree: £70–£155 per fan coil serviced ex VAT, with a typical job (service of 20 fan coils) at £1,395–£3,150 plus VAT. Parts and repairs are only done once you approve the price.
A fan coil unit (FCU) is a heating and cooling terminal unit, usually hidden in the ceiling, that blows room air across coils fed with chilled and hot water from central plant.
Where we work around Braintree
In Braintree, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Chelmsford is about 17 km away.
That includes premises in CM7 and CM77 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Witham (about 11 km), Chelmsford (about 17 km) and Maldon (about 18 km). Service and repair visits in Braintree are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What you get
- Filter, coil and condensate tray cleaning
- Fan motor replacement (including EC motor upgrades)
- Valve, actuator and controller replacement
- Full unit replacement
- Water balancing coordination with your mechanical contractor
Guide prices in Braintree
Guide prices for Braintree, set for the East of England. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil service | £70–£155 | £84–£186 | per unit |
| EC motor upgrade | £425–£965 | £510–£1,158 | per unit |
| Valve and actuator replacement | £265–£645 | £318–£774 | per unit |
| Full fan coil replacement | £1,550–£3,750 | £1,860–£4,500 | per unit |
Ex VAT. Fan coil servicing is priced per unit on planned programmes; one-off visits and replacements are priced per visit or per unit as shown.
How we handle fan coil units in Braintree
Survey
We sample units across the building and record condition and faults.
Plan
Repairs or replacements are programmed floor by floor.
Work
Units are serviced, repaired or replaced with minimal disruption.
Commission
Controls and air flows are checked and records updated.
Things to check in Braintree
Water systems
Fan coils depend on the chilled and heating water systems; we coordinate with whoever maintains the central plant.
Leased premises
If your Braintree premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
EC motors
Upgrading old motors to EC motors reduces electricity use and noise.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Typical premises in Braintree
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Braintree
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Braintree?
In Braintree, expect about £70–£155 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,395–£3,150 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon?
Yes. Alongside Braintree, we also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Braintree?
All of them, including CM7 and CM77. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Are EC motors worth it?
Usually, where units run for long hours. They use less electricity and give smoother speed control.
What is a fan coil unit?
A ceiling or wall unit that heats and cools a room by blowing air over coils fed with chilled and hot water from central plant.
Talk to us about your premises in Braintree
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.